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Aug 16, 2026

Black & white then, colour now, whose cinema it is?

Indian copyright law faces challenges with expired black and white film ownership. Colourised versions of these films create legal ambiguity for IP holders. This uncertainty hinders companies from fully monetizing restored cinematic heritage. Film labs and IP owners seek extended copyright terms for better protection. A proposal suggests aligning India's copyright duration with global standards.

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Aug 16, 2026

Cannes to Venice, India’s forgotten films are getting a second act at the world’s biggest festivals

This year, arguably for the first time, restored Indian classics have made it to the top four international film festivals -- from Cannes to TIFF.

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Aug 15, 2026

Sony Pictures Networks India launches a general entertainment channel in Tamil called Sony Vizha

Sony Pictures Networks India is launching a new Tamil channel named Sony Vizha. This general entertainment channel will officially go live in October 2026. The channel aims to offer premium content deeply rooted in Tamil culture and language. Sony Vizha will feature original fiction, global reality formats, and movies. This launch signifies Sony Pictures Networks India's entry into the Tamil entertainment market.

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Aug 14, 2026

SAT allows Zee, Goenka to proceed with warrant issue

The Securities Appellate Tribunal has granted Zee Entertainment and Punit Goenka the go-ahead for a convertible warrants issuance. However, this approval is contingent on the appellants depositing the entire penalty imposed by Sebi. The tribunal highlighted the strong approval from public shareholders for the investment proposal, indicating that this warrants issue could substantially benefit them. Additionally, the deadline for issuing these warrants has been extended by a week.

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Aug 14, 2026

Live-event industry growth of 44% boosts travel and local economies

Travel is one among the major contributors in indirect expenses with outstation visitors accounting for nearly three-fourths of total spending

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Aug 14, 2026

Tricolour coral display beneath the sea sparks curiosity

Captured by CMFRI researchers near Minicoy, the unusual coral formation highlights why some colonies withstand rising sea temperatures while others bleach.

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Aug 13, 2026

JioStar banks on Premier League fandom with ‘Humara Long Distance Love’ campaign

JioStar launches a new campaign celebrating Indian Premier League football fans. The campaign features Tiger Shroff and cricketers Sanju Samson and Riyan Parag. It highlights the passion and loyalty of fans supporting their favorite clubs. The 2026/27 Premier League season begins August 22 and runs until May 30.

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Aug 13, 2026

US states issue special proclamations to commemorate August 15, 2026 as ‘India Day’

Delaware is the latest US state, after New York, New Jersey and Massachusetts, to issue a proclamation on the occasion of India's independence day, declaring August 15, 2026, as ‘India Day’.

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Aug 13, 2026

Total solar eclipse sweeps Spain as millions gather for rare celestial spectacle

The celestial event transformed rural viewing sites into major attractions, bringing together visitors eager to experience brief daytime darkness.

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Aug 12, 2026

From reels to episodes: 80% Indians embrace microdrama as new entertainment habit

Microdrama is now a mainstream Indian entertainment format, with most audiences preferring it. Viewers spend over fifteen minutes daily watching these short, episodic stories. Social media feeds are the primary source for discovering new microdrama content. This format shows strong brand recall and purchase intent for advertisers. Microdrama offers creators and brands opportunities for deeper audience engagement.

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